Composition for OXYTEARS EYE DROPS

food interaction for OXYTEARS EYE DROPS

alcohol interaction for OXYTEARS EYE DROPS

pregnancy interaction for OXYTEARS EYE DROPS

lactation interaction for OXYTEARS EYE DROPS

food

alcohol

pregnancy

lactation

No interaction found

No interaction found

Oxytears eye drops may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

SALT INFORMATION for OXYTEARS EYE DROPS

Uses

Carboxymethylcellulose is used in the treatment of dry eye.

How it works

Carboxymethylcellulose in the form of eye drops belongs to a class of medicines called eye lubricants or artificial tears. It reduces dryness and irritation by wetting and lubricating the surface of eye. Because of its thick consistency, it is retained for longer duration in the eye providing relief.

Uses

n-acetylcarnosine is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.

How it works

N-Acetylcarnosine belongs to a class of medications called anti-oxidants and is similar to naturally occurring substance called L-carnosine in the eye. It prevents and reverses the hardening and clouding or discoloration of the eye lens thereby preventing and treating age-related cataracts.

Common side effects

Uses

Boric Acid is used to prevent infections.

How it works

Boric acid belongs to class of drugs called antiseptics. It can weakly inhibit bacterial and fungal growth. It irrigates the eyes, cleanses, refreshes and soothes the irritated eyes; and help in removal of loose foreign material, air pollutants or chlorinated water.

Expert advice for OXYTEARS EYE DROPS

Do consult your doctor immediately: If you develop eye pain, If you develop headache, If your vision changes, If redness or irritation in the eye persists or worsens.

Eye drops of other medications should be administered 15 min before using carboxymethylcellulose eye drops.

Remove your contact lenses before use of carboxymethylcellulose eye drops and wait for at least 15 min before you insert them again.

Carboxymethylcellulose eye drops are intended to be used for the eyes only.

Do not touch the eyelids or surrounding areas with the dropper tip of the eye drop bottle, to avoid contamination.

Do not use the eye drop if it changes color or becomes cloudy, In case of single-use container, ensure that the container is intact and use immediately after opening you may experience brief blurring of vision immediately upon use of carboxymethylcellulose eye drops. Wait until vision has cleared before driving or operating machinery.

Do consult your doctor before using carboxymethylcellulose if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions for OXYTEARS EYE DROPS

Carboxymethylcellulose

Q.What is carboxymethylcellulose?Carboxymethylcellulose in the form of eye drops belongs to a class of medicines called eye lubricants or artificial tears. It is used in the treatment of dry eye symptoms such as soreness, burning, irritation and discomfort

Q.Is carboxymethylcellulose safe?Yes. Carboxymethylcellulose is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Glycerol

Q.Is glycerol an alcohol, carbohydrate, sugar, vegan, lipid, or amino acid?Glycerol can be classified as an alcohol, carbohydrate, sugar, or vegan but it does not contain lipid, or amino acid

Q.Is glycerol and glycerin the same?Glycerol is the pure chemical product and its commercial product is called glycerin. Glycerin is needed to produce glycerol

Q.Is glycerol polar, conduct electricity, soluble in water or oil, and has hydrogen bonding?Glycerol is polar, conducts electricity, soluble in water and has hydrogen bonding